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Suboxone
Generic Name; Buprenorphine and naloxone |
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Definition
Is used to treat narcotic addiction.
Suboxone contains a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine is an opioid medication, sometimes called a narcotic.
Dosage; INDUCTION: For those Dependent on Heroin or Other Short-acting Opioid Products:
-INITIAL DOSES should begin when objective signs of moderate opioid withdrawal appear and not less than 6 hours after the patient last used opioids to avoid precipitating an opioid withdrawal syndrome
Side effects; dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, feeling drunk, trouble concentrating;
withdrawal symptoms |
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Mylanta
Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, and Simethicone Suspension |
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Definition
It is used to ease too much gas in the stomach.
It is used to treat heartburn and upset stomach.
Dosage; Liquid Solution
Side effects; Constipation, diarrhea |
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Protonix
Generic Name; pantoprazole |
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Definition
Proton pump inhibitors
decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
also used for GERD, and erosive esophagitis
Dosage; Treatment: 40 mg orally once a day
Duration of therapy: 8 weeks
Maintenance: 40 mg orally once daily
side effects.
headache, dizziness;
stomach pain, gas, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
joint pain; |
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Definition
Brand name has been discontinued.
reduces muscle spasms of bladder or uninary tract.
Dosage; The usual dose is one 5-mg tablet two to three times a day. The maximum recommended dose is one 5-mg tablet four times a day. A lower starting dose of 2.5 mg two or three times a day is recommended for the frail elderly.
Side effects; dizziness, drowsiness;
headache |
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Nexium
Generic Name; esomeprazole magnesium |
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Definition
Nexium is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.also treats reflux disease
Dosage; Proton puAdult Indication
Recommended Dosage of
NEXIUM delayed-release capsules and NEXIUM for delayed-release oral suspension
Treatment Duration
Healing of EE
20 mg or 40 mg* once daily
4 to 8 weeksâ€
Maintenance of Healing of EE
20 mg once daily
Controlled studies do not extend beyond 6 months
Treatment of Symptomatic GERD
20 mg once daily
4 weeks; if symptoms do not resolve completely, consider an additional 4 weeks
Risk Reduction of NSAID-Associated Gastric Ulcer
20 mg or 40 mg* once daily
do not extend beyond 6 monthsmp inhibitors
Side effects; diarrhea;
nausea, stomach pain, gas, constipation; or dry mouth. |
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Senokot
Generic name; docusate and senna |
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Definition
Laxatives
Docusate is a stool softener. Senna is a laxative.
Senokot S is a combination medicine used to treat occasional constipation.
side effects. gas, bloating;
diarrhea |
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Colace
Generic name; docusate |
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Definition
Laxative
is a stool softener. It makes bowel movements softer and easier to pass.
Dosage; Usual Adult Dose for Constipation:
50 to 300 mg daily divided in 1 to 4 doses each day.
Side effects; Less serious Colace side effects may be more likely, and you may have none at all. |
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Term
MOM
Generic name; magnesium hydroxide |
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Definition
Milk of Magnesia is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.
side effects; diarrhea; or
a decreased sense of taste.
dosage; Oral suspesion |
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Term
Viagra
Generic name; sildenafil |
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Definition
Is used to treat erectile dysfunction
Dosage; or most patients, the recommended dose is 50 mg taken, as needed, approximately 1 hour before sexual activity. However, VIAGRA may be taken anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity.
side effects; flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);
headache, dizziness;
abnormal vision (blurred vision, changes in color vision) |
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Detrol
Generic Name; tolterodine |
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Definition
Detrol reduces spasms of the bladder muscles.
Detrol is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder in adults, including:
urge urinary incontinence: a strong need to urinate with leaking or wetting accidents;
urgency: a strong need to urinate right away; or
frequency: urinating often.
Immediate release tablets:
-Initial dose: 2 mg orally 2 times a day
-Maintenance dose: 1 to 2 mg orally 2 times a day, depending on patient response and tolerability
Side effects; constipation;
stomach pain; or
headache. |
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Term
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Definition
Evening primrose is a plant with yellow flowers.
Evening primrose oil extracted from plant seeds is usually sold in capsules. The supplement contains the fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).
Side effects.Upset stomach
Headache |
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Definition
| provides complete balanced nutrition for long, or short term tube feeding |
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Definition
Capsicum is also known as cayenne pepper, red pepper, African chilies, green pepper, tabasco pepper, paprika, pimiento, Mexican chilies, Louisiana pepper, and others.
side effects; heartburn;
diarrhea; or
burning sensation in the mouth or throat or with skin contact. |
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Term
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Definition
Capsicum is also known as cayenne pepper, red pepper, African chilies, green pepper, tabasco pepper, paprika, pimiento, Mexican chilies, Louisiana pepper, and others.
side effects; heartburn;
diarrhea; or
burning sensation in the mouth or throat or with skin contact. |
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Term
Ditropan XL
generic name; oxybutynin |
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Definition
Ditropan XL is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder, such as frequent or urgent urination and incontinence (urine leakage).
side effects; dizziness, drowsiness;
headache; |
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